Total sulfur and nitrogen (TS/TN) levels are commonly used parameters in the petrochemical, natural gas, and oil refining industries, and the need for their determination is growing due to the ... read more

Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) instruments perform nondestructive analysis of a wide range of elements with accuracy and precision. They are relatively inexpensive and are an excellent ... read more

Our industry has undergone some dramatic changes in the past few years. Managed maintenance developed as a way for universities and large laboratories to save money on the annual maintenance of their ... read more

Humans have been eating fish for
thousands of years, enjoying its
nutritional benefits. In extreme cases, health risks posed by contaminants
can outweigh the health benefits
imparted by fish ... read more

Amino acid analysis has been used in the food and feed industries to verify and characterize materials and processes. The total amino acid content, as well as the proportions of growth-limiting amino ... read more

The quantitative measurement of oxygenated compounds such as alcohols and ethers in gasoline by gas chromatography is difficult, because a single column for the complete separation of the target ... read more

Correct and precise gas chromatography column installation is critical to system performance. Columns that are installed at an improper or inconsistent depth will adversely affect analyte response and... read more

Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurries are typically colloidal dispersions of silicon dioxide (SiO2) in an acid or base solution. They are integral to the semiconductor industry, emerging as... read more

From investigating mercury-laden tuna sushi in Manhattan to high-profile recalls of contaminated toys and international concern over the quality of water and air in the 2008 Olympic Village, meeting ... read more